Early Career Trial Attorney (Remote - Fairfax, VA)

Allstate Insurance Company; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 66,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Trial Attorney, where you'll champion the defense of clients and the company. In this role, you'll manage litigation cases, conduct legal research, and draft essential legal documents. Collaborate with internal stakeholders while navigating diverse legal challenges. This position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and development in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and career advancement. If you're ready to take on exciting legal challenges and make a strategic impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Client Collaboration

Business Insight

Diverse Legal Challenges

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of related experience required.
• Strong time management and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from inception to verdict.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents for cases.

Skills

Client Documentation

Evidence Gathering

Insurance

Legal Document Preparation

Legal Research

Litigation

Personal Injury Law

Torts

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. For more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs, from advocating for seat belts, airbags, and graduated driving laws to leading in pricing sophistication, telematics, and device and identity protection.

Job Description

Join the legal frontline and champion the defense for both the insured and the Company! As an early career Trial Attorney, you'll handle no-fault bodily injury, property damage lawsuits, and more, with opportunities for trials, arbitrations, and mediations. Beyond the courtroom, you'll provide vital counsel to business clients and coordinate between legal teams. Stay ahead of legal developments by monitoring new laws and regulations, ensuring our strategies remain sharp. Embrace the challenges and victories in this dynamic role!

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from case inception to verdict, including case assessment, discovery, depositions, motions, negotiations, courtroom advocacy, and post-trial motions.
2. Gather and organize documents, evidence, and legal research for cases, including preparation for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
3. Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents; prepare summaries and reports.
4. Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and legal documents.
5. Interview clients and witnesses; draft summaries of statements and maintain communication records.
6. Attend court hearings, depositions, and legal proceedings; may represent the company or clients in routine matters.
7. Monitor changes in laws and regulations; update the legal team on potential impacts.
8. Participate in training and mentorship programs to develop legal skills and gain exposure to complex legal work.

Education

• Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.

Minimum Requirements

• 0–3 years of related experience.
• Successful completion of courses in legal research, writing, and analysis.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to organize case files and manage legal documents.
• Effective communication with clients and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of legal ethics and professional conduct.
• Negotiation skills for client interactions and settlement discussions.
• Must be within commuting distance to courthouses throughout Northern Virginia.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Work-Life Balance: Predictable schedules and flexibility in in-house litigation roles.
• Business Insight: Gain understanding of diverse operations, objectives, and culture.
• Client Collaboration: Work directly with internal stakeholders and business units.
• Strategic Impact: Influence legal strategies and risk management initiatives.
• Diverse Legal Challenges: Engage in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Skills

Client Documentation, Evidence Gathering, Insurance, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Research, Litigation, Personal Injury Law, Torts.

Compensation

Annual salary ranges from $66,800 to $120,650, based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team offers an opportunity to challenge yourself, make an impact, and grow professionally in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.